Harris Tobias’ most recent poem to appear here was Birthdays, published as part of Contributor Series 11: On Birthdays, in June 2012.
I Thought I Heard the Moon
By Harris Tobias
Last night I heard the clouds scrape across the sky
What a ragged sound they made, loud
Like a rake on frozen ground
It made me want to stop and take a breath
I thought it was death come for me
What a ragged sound they made, loud
Like a rake on frozen ground
It made me want to stop and take a breath
I thought it was death come for me
Last night I thought I heard the moon
Steal across the sky, a sound
Like leaves across my drive
And while I was frightened
I was glad I was alive
Last night I heard the stars
Break and shatter
Shards scattered across the night
What’s the matter I was asked
But I could not speak from sheer delight
I read the first line three times. Magic!
This imagery is fantastic. I was taken into the poem with the first line. Good work.
What a beautiful and evocative piece. I LOVE this – it gives me goosebumps